
Marshal Matt Dillon (then-newcomer James Arness) tries to prevent lawlessness from overtaking Dodge City, Kan. Helping to keep him grounded are saloon proprietor Miss Kitty Russell and Doc Adams. The television series grew out of the long-running radio serial of the same name, although for a short time they were both on the airwaves.

Newly and a convict disguised as a priest unite to protect a small town from outlaws.

Exhausted Matt returns with a dangerous prisoner, only to find chaos and confusion in Dodge City.

A vengeful gunman and his band of outlaws terrorize Dodge City during Matt's absence.

Matt is sentenced to life imprisonment and hard labor for shooting a fugitive.